How To Stencil a Metallic Tile Accent Wall
DIY Accent Wall Using Tile Stencil Patterns
Happy November,
Cutting Edge Stencil fans! With cement tile
accent wall trends on the rise, we've come up with the perfect stencil alternative for a fraction of the cost! Using our
DIY tile stencil patterns you can
easily create your very own cement tile design on
ANY wall in your home! Let's see how!
To see the steps below in action check out the video tutorial:
What You'll Need:
Getting Started:
Before we begin
stenciling, let’s talk. Getting your wall ready for
stenciling is
important but don’t be intimidated! Make sure your wall is smooth and that you spackle, sand and prime any visible cracks.
Stenciling always works best on smooth surfaces so we recommend sanding the wall with some 120 grit sandpaper. Next, wipe any dust off and then paint your wall with your color of choice. The base coat we chose for this
stencil project is
Benjamin Moore Black with a flat finish.
Once you allow your base coat to fully dry, you can attach our
clip-on stencil level to the bottom edge of your tile stencil! This tool is super
helpful in ensuring the perfect positioning for your stencil project every time! No need for large cumbersome levels. Now you’re ready to begin
stenciling!
Begin your Stencil Project:
Place your
tile stencil where you want to start. You can use blue painter’s tape to help secure your
stencil to the wall. For extra adhesion, you can apply spray adhesive to the back of the
stencil before placing it on the wall.
Spray adhesive can also help reduce paint seepage from underneath the
stencil!
Evenly
coat your
4” stencil roller with Blackened Bronze Metallic Paint
and offload any excess paint onto a paper towel. This is one of the most
important steps when it comes to
stenciling! The number one mistake is having too much paint on your
stencil roller or brush. The goal is to have your
stencil roller evenly covered with paint but to be almost
dry to the touch. For more in depth instructions, check out our
How To Stencil section on our website!
Apply
light pressure to your
stencil roller when stenciling. You can always go back over sections that need more coverage! A 4” stencil roller will get the job done
quickly and
effectively!
To get the two-tone detailed look, you will go back over desired areas on the stencil with Pale Gold paint using our 2" dense foam roller. We recommend a 3/4" professional brush for even smaller openings for extra detail!
Align the
tile stencil using the built-in
registration marks and the previously
stenciled parts of the design. This system makes stenciling
easier and quicker than ever before!
Repeat this
simple stenciling process for an
eye-catching DIY metallic
accent wall.
Stenciling the wall where it meets the
baseboard may look intimidating but it’s not hard at all! The biggest tip to
remember is that our stencils are
flexible and can
bend into the crease at the baseboard. Use your fingers to press the
stencil into the
crease of the baseboard and stencil
downwards with your
stencil roller.
A
professional stencil brush can be useful in tighter areas of the
tile stencil.
Pounce the metallic paint towards the baseboard for
crisp edges! Look how simple!
Repeat the
stenciling process until your accent wall is complete. This
stenciled accent wall screams
trendy! Who knew a
tile stencil was for more than just floors? Can’t get enough of Cutting Edge Stencils:
- Check out our Cutting Edge Stencils Facebook Page to see our beautiful customer photos and interact with the artists themselves!
- Buy our Tile Stencils or Wall Stencils for your next stencil project, and browse our other wonderful stencil designs.
- Follow us on Instagram and Pinterest and share your designs using #CuttingEdgeStencils. We love seeing your projects!
- Feeling inspired? Check out our other Blog posts for more creative ideas!
Thanks for reading and happy stenciling!
Karli and the Cutting Edge Stencil's team
